Explore the Family Name Darbyshire
The meaning of Darbyshire
English (Lancashire): variant of Derbyshire. This form of the surname represents the pronunciation of both the county name and the surname.
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How common is the last name Darbyshire in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Darbyshire demonstrated a minor increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank for this surname moved up from 46,944 to 46,811, marking a growth of 0.28%. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Darbyshire surname rose by 6.57%, from 426 in 2000 to 454 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people saw a drop of 6.25%, changing from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,944 | #46,811 | 0.28% |
| Count | 426 | 454 | 6.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Darbyshire
Turning to the ethnic identity of those bearing the Darbyshire surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a certain diversity. Although the majority identified as White (95.07% in 2000 and 93.83% in 2010), there were also individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. The proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander grew by 24.82% over the decade, reaching 1.76% in 2010. The Hispanic population also increased notably, by 52.13%, making up 2.86% of the total in 2010. There was a decrease in individuals identifying as two or more races, dropping to zero in 2010. Meanwhile, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.07% | 93.83% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.88% | 2.86% | 52.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.41% | 1.76% | 24.82% |
| Two or More Races | 1.64% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |